Full-Time

Senior Reagents Buyer/Planner

Posted on 9/10/2024

Ultima Genomics

Ultima Genomics

201-500 employees

High-throughput genomic sequencing services

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$100k - $120kAnnually

Senior

Fremont, CA, USA

Category
Genomics
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • BS in supply chain management, logistics, business management or related fields
  • 5+ years’ experience in procurement role or related position
  • Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
  • Proven knowledge of inventory management, project management, should-cost models, and supplier negotiation
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusting relationships both internally and externally
  • Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines; able to balance short-term, urgent needs with long-term strategic initiatives
Responsibilities
  • Execute material planning and procurement activities
  • Review and analyze forecasts and production plans to create strategic sourcing plans for consumables manufacturing
  • Ensure timely materials availability for production
  • Proactively monitor suppliers’ capacity and material constraints to prevent supply chain disruptions
  • Manage supplier relationships, lead issue resolution related to purchase orders
  • Identify and evaluate supply risks - propose and execute action plans to mitigate the supply risks
  • Assess market conditions, identify industry best practices and emerging trends to identify new cost reduction and value creation opportunities
  • Support data analysis needed for strategic supplier analysis, supplier quality initiatives, and other compliance requirements
  • Lead cross-functional teams to find, assess, and select suppliers that will improve value to the organization and help attain targeted business results
  • Other duties and tasks assigned to support NPI and Supplier Quality

Ultima Genomics improves human health through advanced genomic sequencing technologies, processing large amounts of genetic data to provide insights into biology and diseases. Its unique sequencing architecture allows for extensive data collection, detection of small genetic variations, and routine testing for early disease detection. This capability gives clients, including researchers and healthcare providers, access to high-quality genomic information. The company's goal is to continuously innovate and expand its services to enable significant advancements in understanding and treating diseases.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$587.7M

Headquarters

Newark, New Jersey

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-7%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Labcorp and Hartwig enhance cancer diagnostics and treatment.
  • Experienced leadership additions drive operational excellence and commercial adoption.
  • UG 100's cost-effectiveness democratizes access to genomic data.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Illumina and BGI may impact market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements could render current technologies obsolete.
  • High development costs may strain financial resources if growth lags.

What makes Ultima Genomics unique

  • Ultima Genomics offers ultra-high throughput sequencing with the UG 100 system.
  • Their open silicon wafer substrate reduces sequencing costs significantly.
  • The UG 100 system enables the era of the $100 genome.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

INACTIVE